Anyone know what the US Spec Elise runs the Nordschleife at the Nurburgring?
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7:56 - Corvette C6Patricko said:
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timing is not that easy. Because you have to pay at the gate for every round (14 € for 1 lap, 60€ for 5, 700€ for 1 year IIRC). Unless you rent the whole Nordschleife at about 800€/hour.
Everyone takes it easy for the last km or so, because engine and brakes need their time to cool down.
Everyone takes it easy for the last km or so, because engine and brakes need their time to cool down.
http://nurburgring.de/?rubrik=rekorde&lang=eng
It seems that there are 20KM, 22KM & 24KM times so without knowing more one what lenth the C6 ran we can not compare the times.
I would not think a C6 would have a chance of running with a GT3 or GT2.
It seems that there are 20KM, 22KM & 24KM times so without knowing more one what lenth the C6 ran we can not compare the times.
I would not think a C6 would have a chance of running with a GT3 or GT2.
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20,832 km lengthPatricko said:
Well, you would be mistaken. The C6 is more powerful than the GT3 and just a little under the power of the GT2.
Please don't say that the Porsche can outhandle a Corvette, that school of thought has been obsolete since the introduction of the Z06.
If a Z06 could handle these cars, its only logical to think the next generation Corvette would as well.
The new Z06 to be introduced in Detroit later this year will be the fastest, best handling American made car ever - and that includes the new Ford GT. I got that straight from Dave Hill's mouth not four days ago at the National Corvette Museum.
There will be one of those parked next to my Elise in 2007...
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The 2003/4 GT3 runs in the 7:40's somewhere, i"ll see if i can find the exact #. If Chevy didnt fix the vette brakes then no way it can compete with the porsches and the like...Joecooool said:
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Joe I'm sorry but your statements indicate you have little to no track time under your belt or you would know that the z06 is no match for either the gt2 or gt3 on the track, and i'm not talking 1/4 mile... the c6 may be a closer mtach if chevy made some improvements to the chasis and brakes, both weak points of the vette. btw, somewhere i probably have footage of my old modified boxster toasting a z06 at the track...Joecooool said:
vettes are fine cars but if you think they are the be-all and end-all of sports cars on the track you are sadly mistaken....
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I have to say though... the Z06 is an exceptional car and I am not a fan of Corvettes.
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Speaking of THE RING. Has anyone taken the Taxi Ring ride with Sabine in the M5? If not I'd recommend it. She rocks! I'm in love!
Have you guys seen this?
http://www.radicalmotorsport.com/gallery/ring2b.mpg
It's a Turbo Radical running the ring at 7:19 (claimed).
FWIW, Corvette Museum quotes "under 8 minutes" for the current Z06. The standard C6 is supposed to be on par with the current Z06. Some tweaks to chassis, brakes and slight weight reduction but nothing major. C6 Z06 has bigger brakes and more HP (500-600) and revised active suspension so that average drivers can do more, but still very American in that
bigger brakes + bigger engine = better car
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2004/index.shtml
The comment about big horsepower at the ring is exemplified by the current Cadillac CTS-V 400HP @3800 pounds, but runs the ring at 8:19 (Chevy Claim).
http://www.radicalmotorsport.com/gallery/ring2b.mpg
It's a Turbo Radical running the ring at 7:19 (claimed).
FWIW, Corvette Museum quotes "under 8 minutes" for the current Z06. The standard C6 is supposed to be on par with the current Z06. Some tweaks to chassis, brakes and slight weight reduction but nothing major. C6 Z06 has bigger brakes and more HP (500-600) and revised active suspension so that average drivers can do more, but still very American in that
bigger brakes + bigger engine = better car
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2004/index.shtml
The comment about big horsepower at the ring is exemplified by the current Cadillac CTS-V 400HP @3800 pounds, but runs the ring at 8:19 (Chevy Claim).
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And yours indicates your a typical Porsche driver. Otherwise you would know that the Z06 is a world class competitor when it comes to track times.Later Apex said:
A Boxster beating a Z06 is laughable. The only way you ever did that was if the Corvette owner was driving with one hand tied behind his back and an eye patch on. The Porsche Boxster is so outclassed by a Z06 that you might as well be running against an SUV. Here are raw numbers from a comparo - http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=225
And just where do you get off saying that the chassis is a weak point of the Vette? :no:
Is the Corvette the end all of sports cars? Absolutely not, however its sufficient to run and beat the Porsches in question.
But your right, being class champion for my SCCA club hardly qualifies me to know what I'm talking about...
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The timing of the laps quoted by Joecoool are full flying laps which were taken during manufacturer test days or other days in which the 'Ring is closed to the public.
I agree that the Vette can turn some impressive lap times and if that's the only thing one cares about then it's a hell of a bang for the buck and they've really come a long way. Personally, I hate the driving position, the build quality, paint job and fit and finish are horrible. After 10k miles it shakes, squeaks and rattles over the smallest of road imperfections. On top of it, Corvette still hasn't managed to shake the stigma attached to it (gold chain crowd) since the early 1970's.
The Nurburgring is not a good indicator of how a car will perform on most of the tracks here in the USA. Relative to our tracks, the 'Ring is easy on brakes and has mostly high speed flowing corners over its 13 miles. Horsepower is very important with the big elevation changes and long uphill sections. With some street cars averaging over 100mph, it's a very high speed circuit and much more demanding of the driver than of the car.
The closest thing here in the US that I have driven is the Bridgehampton Circuit (RIP).
I agree that the Vette can turn some impressive lap times and if that's the only thing one cares about then it's a hell of a bang for the buck and they've really come a long way. Personally, I hate the driving position, the build quality, paint job and fit and finish are horrible. After 10k miles it shakes, squeaks and rattles over the smallest of road imperfections. On top of it, Corvette still hasn't managed to shake the stigma attached to it (gold chain crowd) since the early 1970's.
The Nurburgring is not a good indicator of how a car will perform on most of the tracks here in the USA. Relative to our tracks, the 'Ring is easy on brakes and has mostly high speed flowing corners over its 13 miles. Horsepower is very important with the big elevation changes and long uphill sections. With some street cars averaging over 100mph, it's a very high speed circuit and much more demanding of the driver than of the car.
The closest thing here in the US that I have driven is the Bridgehampton Circuit (RIP).
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Joe,Joecooool said:
What club racing class in SCCA does a superchaged Lingenfelter Vette compete in? That would be worth coming out to see.
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